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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Review Article

The histological variants of liposarcoma: predictive MRI findings with prognostic implications, management, follow-up, and differential diagnosis

Authors: Magda Rizer, Adam D. Singer, Mark Edgar, Jean Jose, Ty K. Subhawong

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

Liposarcoma is the single most common soft tissue sarcoma accounting for up to 35 % of sarcomas. It represents a histologically diverse group of soft tissue tumors that demonstrate a wide range of imaging appearances with varied behavior patterns. Correspondingly, more aggressive histological subtypes often require management that includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Distinguishing among liposarcoma subtypes has important therapeutic and prognostic implications. In this manuscript, we review the liposarcoma subtypes and their histologic and MRI findings, prognostic implications, and differential diagnostic considerations.
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Metadata
Title
The histological variants of liposarcoma: predictive MRI findings with prognostic implications, management, follow-up, and differential diagnosis
Authors
Magda Rizer
Adam D. Singer
Mark Edgar
Jean Jose
Ty K. Subhawong
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-016-2409-4

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